Atty. James K. Howard

Atty. James K. Howard

James K. Howard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax and 3 other areas of law.

Lake Bluff Lake Bluff 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About James K. Howard at a glance

James K. Howard is a trusts, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Lake Bluff, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (JD, 2006). Serands clients in Lake Bluff, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James K. Howard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax and 3 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices in Lake Bluff, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Howard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Howard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James K. Howard is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

James K. Howard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James K. Howard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James K. Howard is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James K. Howard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lake Bluff are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Howard

Where is James K. Howard's law office located?
James K. Howard's law practice is located in Lake Bluff, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Howard handle?
James K. Howard focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James K. Howard practiced law?
James K. Howard has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James K. Howard go to law school?
James K. Howard earned their education at (JD, 2006).
How can I contact James K. Howard for a consultation?
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Education

JD
DePaul University College of Law
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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